Network Rail

Network Rail has completed three weeks of essential engineering work to improve the reliability of services on the Far North Line, one of Scotland’s most scenic and remote railways.

Work is now complete on a £3 million project to raise the platforms at Dunkeld and Birnam station, significantly improving accessibility and safety for passengers at the historic Perthshire stop.

The second programme of the QTS Rail Skills Academy in East Kilbride has been successfully completed, with 11 young people now equipped with the skills required to join the rail industry.

Passengers are celebrating the return of train services between East Kilbride and Glasgow, with many getting their first glimpse of the impressive new station at Hairmyres. 

More than 20 organisations are formally joining forces to protect Scotland’s critical infrastructure from weather and climate-related impacts.

Network Rail engineers are about to begin a £2.1 million project to renew platform 2 at Hamilton West train station this month.

Network Rail and Balfour Beatty have teamed up with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland to bring the Forth Bridge Abseil back in 2025.  Daredevils from across the country are encouraged to sign up for the chance to descend from the UNESCO World Heritage site. 

A team of specialist engineers have cast a protective spell over the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct with the completion of a year-long, £3.4 million restoration project.

Network Rail opened the new Thornliebank Road bridge this week – seven weeks ahead of schedule.

Historic rail bridges near Glasgow Central Station are standing the test of time with a £1.5 million makeover.  

Balfour Beatty has been reappointed as a key delivery partner on Network Rail’s eight-year Supply Chain Services’ framework. Having first been appointed in 2018, the new deal includes an option to extend the framework for a further two years.

Network Rail is set to carry out an £11.5 million project this summer to significantly improve the Far North Line.

Network Rail has completed a £3 million project to renew Rannoch Road bridge (off the B8079) in Killiecrankie.

Engineers will be working around-the-clock on the Inverclyde lines between Saturday (March 15) and Tuesday (March 18) to deliver more than £14 million of investment in renewing vital infrastructure.

Network Rail is to replace the railway bridge over East Kilbride Road at Busby station this month.